For years, every strong deal we brought to a capital partner came with the same wait: will they look at it, and will they say yes?
That wait is over. As of October 9, 2026, CR Equity AI is a delegated correspondent lender, backed by Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) through its CoreVest and Aspire platforms.
“The days of begging capital providers to look at our deals are in the rear-view mirror.” — Rob Stewart, Founder & CEO, CR Equity AI
Rob is a U.S. military veteran who built this company through near-bankruptcy and more rejections than he can count. One early reviewer called it “a nice hobby.” This milestone is the answer to that. More importantly, it changes what happens to your loan.
What is a delegated correspondent lender?
A delegated correspondent lender can take a loan from application to clear-to-close with institutional capital already lined up behind it. The capital partner sets clear eligibility standards up front. The lender is trusted to underwrite and close against them.
In plain terms: we don’t send your file out and wait for someone else to decide. We know the rules before we issue a commitment, and we have the capital to back it.
Why this matters to real estate investors
- Faster answers. Our AI-driven diligence runs in about three minutes. Now the capital decision moves just as fast.
- More certainty to close. Every file is screened against the take-out guidelines before we issue a commitment. That means fewer surprises late in the process and fewer deals that fall apart at the closing table.
- Institutional backing. Your loan is supported by Redwood Trust, a NYSE-listed company, through its CoreVest and Aspire platforms.
If you’ve ever lost a property because a lender changed terms or went quiet a week before closing, this is the part that matters.
Why this matters to brokers and referral partners
When you send a client to a lender, your reputation goes with them. A deal that dies late costs you the commission and the client’s trust.
With defined capital standards built into our underwriting from day one, you get a clear yes or no early. You can tell your client what to expect, and then we deliver it.
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The track record behind the milestone
| Founded | 2021 |
| Loans closed since founding | 477 |
| Closed in 2025 | $189 million |
| Closing rate (2025) | Nearly 95% |
| Automated due diligence | About 3 minutes |
| Recognition | Inc. 5000 (2025); member, American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) |
Loans we fund
We lend nationwide to real estate investors, sponsors and brokers:
- DSCR loans for rental properties, qualified on the property’s cash flow
- Fix and flip loans for purchase and rehab
- Bridge loans for short-term acquisition and repositioning
- Business-purpose financing for real estate investors
What’s next: $100 million a month
Rob has set a public target: $100 million in monthly originations by year-end 2027. “On October 9, 2026, I accept that challenge,” he said.
That goal is only reachable if borrowers and brokers keep choosing us. So we’ll keep doing what got us here: fast answers, straight talk, and closing what we commit to.
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Read the full announcement: CR Equity AI Becomes a Delegated Correspondent Lender Backed by Redwood Trust’s CoreVest and Aspire Platforms.
FAQ
What does it mean that CR Equity AI is a delegated correspondent lender? It means we can take a loan from application to clear-to-close with institutional capital already behind it. We underwrite against our capital partner’s defined standards, so we don’t need to shop your file and wait for an outside decision.
Who backs CR Equity AI’s loans? Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) supports the relationship through its CoreVest and Aspire platforms.
How does this help me as a borrower? You get faster answers and more certainty to close. Every file is screened against take-out guidelines before we issue a commitment, which reduces late surprises.
I’m a broker. Why should I send deals to CR Equity AI? You get an early, clear answer you can share with your client, and a lender that closes what it commits to. We closed $189 million in 2025 at a closing rate of nearly 95%. Join the Broker Program.
What loan types does CR Equity AI offer? DSCR loans, bridge loans, fix-and-flip loans and business-purpose financing for real estate investors, sponsors and brokers nationwide.
How do I get started? Request a Quick Quote. Our automated due diligence takes about three minutes.